Will California ever elect a Republican Governor?

[Roll Roons]

Eventually down the line.

Nothing is ever constant in politics.

I think in some sort of off year election with a very unpopular dem president and a weak dem governor, and state level issues like housing costs, energy costs, homelessness,  etc out of control, the right GOP candidate could be competitive.

Agreed. This is exactly what happened in Maryland in 2014, and while it's a heavy lift, I think it's possible for these circumstances to eventually be repeated in California and New York.